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200 Motorhomes Gather in Gravataí, Collect 1.1 Tons of Food

09.09.2026 23:21 1 min 2 sources РУС
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200 Motorhomes Gather in Gravataí, Collect 1.1 Tons of Food
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In Brief

From September 4 to 7, Gravataí hosted the 2nd Encontro de Motorhomes, attracting about 200 vehicles from Brazil and Paraguay. Attendees donated 1.1 tons of food for the local food bank.

From September 4 to 7, the 2nd Encontro de Motorhomes took place at the Valecy Cabeleira Bitelo municipal park in Gravataí, Brazil. The event brought together around 200 motorhomes from various Brazilian states and Paraguay.

The program featured live music, a food court, and a pet area. Admission was paid in the form of food donations, resulting in 1.1 tons of food collected for the Banco de Alimentos de Gravataí. The donations are intended for people in socially vulnerable situations.

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Motorhome gathering in Gravataí brings together 200 vehicles and collects 1.1 tons of food

09.09.2026 Blog do Chico Pereira POR Original source

Gravataí hosts motorhome gathering with over 200 vehicles and food drive

09.09.2026 oreporter.net POR Original source

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